Why do MRL exceedances occur?
MRL exceedances can occur due to the following reasons:
- The plant protection product was not used according to label instructions:
- The minimum waiting period between application of the pesticide and harvest was not respected.
- Incorrect pesticide dosing was used.
- The plant protection product safety instructions regarding the storage, use and cleaning of material were not respected.
- The plant protection product was not registered for the respective country and/or was used illegally.
- Authorised pesticides were used in non-authorised commodities.
- Environmental contamination.
- Spray drift from neighbouring treated fields.
- Contamination of crops during storage.
- Unfavourable weather conditions resulting in reduced residue decline rates.